Sierra+Leone+and+A+Long+Way+Gone


 * Congo, Sierra Leone, and //A Long Way Gone// **

Use your packet of three column notes to take notes on the readings, videos, and audio files. Use the final column to write connections and quotes from //A Long Way Gone// as well as questions and discussion points. (Don't forget to complete the bottom of each sheet) These will help you complete the discussion boards that you will required to participate in on Monday.


 * Blood Diamonds **

"Geographies of Indulgence, Desire and Addiction: Diamonds"
 * Reading: **

=Sierra Leone's Blood Diamond Legacy = @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10872306
 * Video: **

=Ex-Liberian Leader Gets 50 Years for War Crimes = @http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/world/africa/charles-taylor-sentenced-to-50-years-for-war-crimes.html?ref=sierraleone = =
 * Online Article: **
 * Child Soldiers **

"Armed and Underage"
 * Reading: **

@http://www.alongwaygone.com/media.html
 * Video and Audio Clips for //A Long Way Gone// and Ishmael Beah: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">These are very short video clips. **

=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ex-child-soldier: 'Shooting became just like drinking a glass of water' = <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">@http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/08/world/africa/ishmael-beah-child-soldier
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Article and Interview with Ishmael Beah **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">@http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/childrensrights/childrenofconflict/soldier.shtml
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Child Soldiers/Children of Conflict - Article and Audio Testimonies **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Read the article and listen to a testimony in each section (6). **


 * <span style="color: #b50d0d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Congo and Conflict Minerals **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">"Is Your Phone a Cause of War?"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Reading: **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">"Congo's Gold" <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">@http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5825990n <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">There are three short "Web Extras" you may choose to watch that are located under the video.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Video: **